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APP ( NP or PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Carilion Clinic
paid time off, 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Roanoke
1212 3rd St (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026
Job Title: APP ( NP or PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery Description Employment Status:Full time Shift:Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center. Requisition Number:R159268 APP ( NP or PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Team as a Physician Assistant / Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP / AGACNP / ACNP-AG). This role is ideal for an advanced practitioner seeking a highly autonomous, clinically challenging, and collaborative team environment. Why Join Our Team? Take your career to the next level as part of a dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care Service. Our APPs play an integral role in comprehensive perioperative care, managing patients across the full continuum-from initial consultation through postoperative recovery and discharge. You will work alongside experienced cardiothoracic surgeons, APPs, and multidisciplinary professionals in a high-acuity, cutting-edge environment. Key Responsibilities Critical Care Management Manage patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries, including: Aortic surgery Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Thoracic surgery Valve surgery Mechanical Circulatory Support Collaboration Partner closely with attending physicians and APP colleagues in the management of advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, including: ECMO Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) Impella Right Ventricular Assist Devices (RVADs) Procedural Skills Development Perform and refine common ICU procedures, including: Bronchoscopy Central venous catheter placement Arterial line insertion Chest tube management Patient Experience & Quality of Care Focus on optimizing patient experience, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes Deliver high-quality, evidence-based perioperative care Diagnostic & Clinical Decision-Making Order and interpret relevant diagnostic studies Apply clinical judgment to guide timely and appropriate interventions Emergency Response Respond to critical and emergent situations Provide rapid assessment and stabilization until definitive treatment is implemented Ideal Candidate Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Strong interest or background in cardiothoracic surgery and/or critical care Comfortable practicing with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced ICU setting Committed to teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous professional growth What We Require: Education: Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Experience: 0 Licensure/Certification: Current state Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and RN licensure required or Physician Assistant ( PA) , DEA license . AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced Life Support certification preferred. Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine. Other: Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers, good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Recruiter: KARYN FARRELL Recruiter Email: kbfarrell@carilionclinic.org Recruiter Phone Number: +1 (540) 4004081 For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training Please see job description PI283884049 Job distributed by JobTarget.